Information Analyst (Snap Project)

Background/Context Most actors engaged in the Syria conflict agree that there is an incoherent picture of the humanitarian situation in Syria. Humanitarian stakeholders do not have a sufficiently strong shared situation awareness, and there are significant and persistent inconsistencies in reports on the actual number of IDPs, the movement and flows of populations, general humanitarian needs and the longer-term impact on infrastructure and livelihoods in-country. The problem is further exacerbated by the sensitivities associated with information management while ensuring continued access to the affected population. The Syria Needs Analysis Project (SNAP) is a partnership by ACAPS and MapAction, funded by DFID aimed at strengthening the shared situational analysis of humanitarian responders by providing an independent analysis of the humanitarian situation of those affected by the Syrian crisis. In the following months SNAP will publish the following information products: A monthly Regional Analysis for Syria (RAS) which will provide an analysis of the information available on the humanitarian needs deriving from the Syrian crisis. The report will focus on the impact of the crisis differentiating between the affected groups, geographical areas and sectors and will include as well as the information gaps and needs.  Scenarios outlining how the situation might evolve; regularly updated in line with major political and humanitarian developments.  Thematic reports on specific subjects, including on different affected groups, to meet key information needs identified by humanitarian stakeholders.   The information in these reports will be primarily based on secondary data.   Duration of the SNAP Project: 10 months (December 2012 – October 2013) subject to funding   Purpose of the position The Information Analysts works under the supervision of the Project Team Leader to support the development of abovementioned information products.   Tasks and Responsibilities   Role description and responsibilities: Contribute to data collection for SNAP publications by attending meetings and liaising with key stakeholders in the region Collect; collate; structure and archive secondary data to feed into SNAP publications Analyse collected information and feed into SNAP publications Provide administrative and logistical support Translate Arabic – English as necessary     Requirements and Qualifications   Formal education and background Relevant university degree or      higher education, preferably in humanitarian action, management, social      sciences, international relations or international development. Currently residing in Lebanon   Experience Minimum 2 years of experience in a      humanitarian setting, preferably within the UN/NGO system Experience in working with secondary data      analysis/desk reviews Experience in data visualization (graphs,      tables, maps, timelines etc.) Knowledge of qualitative data collection      methods and methodology   Essential knowledge and skills Extensive      knowledge of the political and humanitarian situation in the region Excellent      computer skills (Windows, Excel spreadsheets, word-processing). Fluent      written and spoken English Working      knowledge of French and Arabic   Personal qualities Result      oriented and problem solving Strong      analytical skills Proven      ability to work in teams Proven      communication and interpersonal skills Flexible and      creative Structured      and focused, proven ability to manage time effectively Ability to      understand and adapt to complex and dynamic situations. Ability to      work under pressure. Reporting line The Information Analyst reports to the Project Team Leader   Duty station Beirut, Lebanon   Hours per week 40 hours per week